[center][color=7ea7d8][h3]-Yuu Nozomu : Route 29-[/h3][/color]

Nodding, Yuu took a look back to see where the bird was now... which was oddly out of sight for the duo. Frowning, the boy raised an eyebrow quizzically, pondering on where the Natu could of ran off to. It was evident Sage was somewhere in the woods, but you could only seldom glimpse at where. Grumbling a tinge, Yuu looked back to find Cerise pouting, her lighten mood dissipated for the most part. Offering the girl an iridescent dimple, the boy took one last glimpse at the wilderness before responding, hoping to give the lady some cheer.

[color=7ea7d8]"Hey, chin up, I don't exactly think you're terrible at this... you just need some practice, that's all!"[/color] Regardless, it seemed she still had some self doubt, even after that moment of encouragement. As soon as she made mention of not feeling too well, that was the signal for them to return to camp momentarily. Sylvie only looked on into the forests, her ears flattening as she let out a resounding [color=f49ac2]"vee,"[/color] trying to call back Sage.

[color=7ea7d8]"Alright then, lets return to camp; I'll give you a lesson some time in the near future,"[/color] Yuu beckoned the duo to come with him, the Eevee walking empirically slower than usual. Still, it was a bit disheartening for Sage to just depart like that, but Yuu would take Cerise's word on it for now. [color=7ea7d8]"At any rate, if Sage doesn't turn up, I'll be willing to seek him out for you, alright?"[/color] Yuu gave his offer as he turned his head forward, escorting Cerise back to camp. As they did, Sylvie plucked and played with a few flowers; pouncing and gnawing on some as they went their merry way.

Of course, Yuu was plagued with a few thoughts as they traversed back, one of which why Sage was so deliberate in avoiding the duo. While some pokemon were mischievous or aloof, the Natu just walked off into the forest... which elicited some worry as Yuu tapped the bottom of his lip. Maybe he was in the top percentage of starter pokemon who liked to wander off? Regardless, Sylvie soon caught his attention by swiftly launching herself upwards onto his shoulder. Petting Sylvie, Yuu looked back to see how Cerise was fairing, giving her a gentle smile.

Thankfully, before either of them knew it, they were back at camp. Yuu took note of a new trainer in the vicinity, along with others turning in for a brisk moment... Abigail was waiting by her tent, that giant known as Noah had... a shabby looking tent that consisted of black fabric and some very weak appearing twigs. That wouldn't even guard him for a draft...

Still, as they arrived, Sylvie imminently jumped off, starring intensely at a purple ball rolling around in the grass. Rotating her head, she gave a quick wave of bye before nuzzling Yuus pants before darting for the Nidoran. [color=7ea7d8]"Definitely lively,"[/color] he chucked; the scent of pidgey waste and pastry delights filled the air... which would be pleasant if the former wasn't involved. Still, Yuu stretched, extending his arms up, before addressing Cerise one last time.

[color=7ea7d8]"Welp, here we are again... guess I'll talk to you later; it was kinda fun hanging out with you Cerise. Maybe we can do something else later in better conditions, no?"[/color] His arms fell back to the side as he grinned at the girl, giving her a slight wave prior to mouthing "later" before walking towards the shorter girl and the impish looking Mareep... which he swore gave him the evil eye for a brisk moment.

Made him shudder a bit; seriously, call it instinct, but there was something peculiar about that Mareep. It enjoyed what he thought was a piece of pie as Yuu went towards what he considered to be the center of the area. Gathering the pebbles Sylvie arranged from earlier, Yuu began setting them in a complete, nearly perfect circle. That would at least dictate where the fire would be... when they got firewood anyways... which begged to differ - did anyone even bother to go out and search for any.

... none, he guessed...

Shrugging, Yuu decided to have a moment of repose before searching himself so they could cook something... IF any of them could cook. Throwing a stray stick into the center, he huffed before deciding to address the girl with a rather young appearance... she had the visage of a twelve year old... and yet, you wouldn't exactly find a kid in the wilds. Dismissing it with a shrug, Yuu decided not to talk about her appearance, but rather why she smelled so sweet... like woah.

It was like someone plopped down a bakery in the middle of no where...

Regardless, she seemed to be a bit nervous, her green head eyeing the opposite direction of Noah; her pokemon following suit as it chomped on the treat. A mischievous smile crossed his face as Yuu tried to get the attention of the girl with a simple jab and jest. [color=7ea7d8]"Hey, hope you've got enough pies for everyone else here too!~"[/color] He now had a large smile on his face, taking a seat near the girl as he eyed the sheep.

[color=7ea7d8]"I don't ever recall seeing you in the lab... or with this group for that matter; are you a ninja or something that decided to accompany us?"[/color] Yuu looked at the girl with his glimmering violet eyes, which twinkled lividly for the matter. [color=7ea7d8]"Other than the jests, the name is Yuu, and when did you join our little party of seven?"[/color] Acting affable with a bright smile and a friendly, unflirtatious wink; there were no traces of hostility in his breath or approach as he tapped where his knee was on his now dusty pants, awaiting some sort of response...
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Sylvie on the other hand had other plans in mind.

The small pokemon dashed swiftly towards the rolling figure near the girl with the purple hairs tent. Curious, she looked up, quizzically, wondering who that was (daddy's twin sister?) for a short period of time before running towards Tyrian. Stopping momentarily, the Eevee watched what the small pokemon was doing with utmost inquisitiveness, pondering on what the purple thing was doing. Staring at it with widened eyes, Sylvie waved one of her paws to get the creatures attention... before resorting to other methods.

[color=f49ac2]"Vee, vee, vee, veeee!"[/color]

Upon garnering his attention, she slowly crept up to him, examining the Nidoran for an extensive amount of time. Shortly, but surely. Circling around the male, she sniffed the spiked pokemon, almost wanting to see how tough the spikes were... but her fur shot up, her ears alert when she neared one of them. It was her instinct, screaming inside not to feel those sharp spikes.

So she refused.

Eventually, she came up front to the pokemon. Slowly, a furry, brown paw reached out towards it, methodically, investigating who this new friend could be. Sticking her tongue out, she reached, and reached!...

...

And poked Tyrians face.

However he would react, the Eevee would start to jump around, excited as she let out a cacophony of [color=f49ac2]"vee's,"[/color] displaying her enlivened attitude after feeling she gained a new friend! She couldn't help but continuously bounce at high degrees, chirping happily.[/center]